The One with the Scraggly Beard

In this poignantly illustrated picture book, a young boy asks his mother questions about a homeless man he’s seen.

Allyship as Action

Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to be an ally and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.

All the Things We Found

In this middle-grade novel, Ruthie's mother announces she's pregnant again—but Ruthie is still mourning the death of her baby brother, who was stillborn. With help from her dog and a surprising new friend, Ruthie finds that while you can’t avoid grief, you can find comfort in honoring those you’ve lost.

Ink of Nightmares

This third and final instalment in the Book of Screams series includes stories about a child who finds a cell phone that traps him in time, a monster fish disguised as a parent, and Gory Gary, who materializes instead of Bloody Mary. Finally, it's up to Tanya to stop the evil ink before it conquers the world!

What a Waste

Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines practical ways waste can be transformed to protect the planet and fight the effects of the climate crisis.

Bark Twice for Murder

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Harry pairs up with a talking dog to solve the mystery of their friend Stanley's murder.

Howler Reef

In this graphic novel for early middle readers, Kay fights her fear of kayaking to join her friends on a kids-only paddle up the coast. Unbeknownst to the group, Kay has a secret goal: to find the missing person whose ship disappeared weeks before.

Bird Brothers, A Delhi Story

A touching picture book based on the real-life efforts of two brothers who have devoted their lives to rescuing and rehabilitating black kite raptors that have been injured by glass-coated kite strings and the dense air pollution in Delhi.

Feelings Come, Feelings Go

A Night for Mischief

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, it's Halloween night and thirteen-year-old Syd must find a way to defeat the mischievous spirit possessing her friend before someone gets hurt.

Star Sailor, The Story of Words

This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the meaning and origins of words and how they’ve evolved over the years.

Malice at the Mall

In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, Mina finds herself pursued by murderous mannequins when she gets locked in the mall after hours.